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clockwork

Pronunciation: /ˈklɑkwɝk/

The English word “clockwork” has 4 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A mechanism powered by a coiled spring and regulated by some form of escapement; the power is transmitted through toothed gearwheels and used to drive a mechanical clock, toy, or other device.
  2. The action of behaving mechanically in the manner of a clock.

adjective

  1. Driven by clockwork.
  2. Very smooth and regular.

Etymology

From clock + -work.

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